Gardner, David (OAR)Actor; theatre historian; writer 3000 newspaper clippings on a variety of dance topics 1976-1989 (O); booklist of Canadian performing arts books; correspondence; history of the Red Barn Theatre written by Gardner

Gordon, Dorothy (IAR)Women’s League of Health and Beauty pin and publications (c. 1950-1966)

Gould, Michael (CR)FilmmakerRegarding Katherine Dunham: VHS copy of a short film conceptualized and edited by Gould, includes transferred 8mm film footage of Dunham’s Tropical Review at the Royal Alexandra Theatre c. 1943

Graham Kenning, Joan (EA; VF: 340.2013-0-1)Born: January 29, 1919, Vancouver, British ColumbiaDancer with Boris Novikoff and Tatiana Platowa's Russian Ballet; studied with June Roper and Dorothy WilsonCorrespondence; electronic and print copies of her scrapbook including photographs, newspaper clippings, house programs, a Stuart McKay sketch, School of American Ballet catalogue 1942-1943

Green, Michele (VF: 141.2009-0-1)Dancer; teacher; writer National Ballet house programs 1958, 1959, 1960; O’Keefe Centre house program for Orpheus and Eurydice (presented by Canadian Conference of the Arts) 1962

BEGINNINGS

MIRIAM AND LAWRENCE ADAMS

In 1983, under the banner ENCORE! ENCORE!, research was begun into choreographies created by Canadian dance artists working in the 1940s and 1950s for the purposes of preserving their works through reconstruction, notation, videotape and photography. (READ MORE)

PERSONNEL

THE DCD TEAM

Get to know the dynamic individuals who are dedicated to caring for Canada's rich dance heritage and sharing its dance story with the world. From collections to programming and education to marketing and admin, our productive team packs a lot into a year. (READ MORE)

VOLUNTEERS

LIVING CANADIAN DANCE

DCD simply could not do what it does without the support of its team of volunteers. If you love dance, and have the time and energy, we could use your help. Whether its hands-on with the collection or front and centre at a live event, there are many ways to make a difference. Fill out the form HERE and start today!